Friday, October 9, 2015

Lyla's Song...

After a traumatic loss, Lyla travels to Ireland to meet her grandmother for the first time in her life, and her discovery of some family secrets leads to a hidden world she thought only existed in fairy tales.

Jennifer Christiansen is an instructor of psychology and English, holding an MS in Psychology and an Ed.S. in Higher Education and Adult Learning. Her academic research focused on senior citizens and pet therapy. In addition to writing for children and adults, Jennifer serves as proofreader, editor, and ghostwriter, helping those with stories bring their adventures into print. An active volunteer at facilities of Lee Memorial Health System, she and Heidi, one of her two miniature schnauzers, serve with Therapy Dogs, Inc. In addition to writing, teaching, and volunteering, she owns a Cruise Planners travel agency. In her free time, Jennifer reads, travels through America and Europe, enjoys film, theatre, photography, fine dining, running, agility training with her dog, and paranormal investigation. And yet, living by the beaches of Fort Myers, Florida, she finds time for breathing the sea air and taking sandy walks with her husband and pets at sunset.

He followed the haunting music through the dense fog. It grew louder and louder, calling him forward. Enticing. Mesmerizing. The tune was vaguely familiar. Melancholy, tragic, and yet somehow majestic and romantic. He reached the water’s edge and peered ahead, straining his eyes in order to find the music’s origin. He saw movement. He heard small splashes as ripples of current surged.